fixed

adjective

ˈfikst 

1

a

: securely placed or fastened : stationary

b(1)

: nonvolatile

(2)

: formed into a chemical compound

c(1)

: not subject to change or fluctuation

a fixed income

(2)

: firmly set in the mind

a fixed idea

(3)

: having a final or crystallized form or character

(4)

: recurring on the same date from year to year

fixed holidays

d

: immobile, concentrated

a fixed stare

2

: supplied with something (such as money) needed

comfortably fixed

fixedly

ˈfik-səd-lē 

ˈfikst-lē

adverb

fixedness

ˈfik-səd-nəs 

ˈfiks(t)-nəs

noun

Synonyms

• certain
• determinate
• final
• firm
• flat
• frozen
• hard
• hard-and-fast
• inexpugnable
• set
• settled
• stable

Examples of fixed in a Sentence

a small mirror fixed to the wall

That day remains fixed in my memory.

Recent Examples on the Web

According to witnesses, a cluster of what appeared to be drones, as well as a possible fixed wing aircraft, was flying in the area, the FBI said. —Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 4 Dec. 2024

The regulations that came into effect at the end of June placed a limit on stablecoin volumes permitted over a fixed period. —Sean Lee, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024

Among fixed asset investment, real estate declined by 10.3% for the year through October, a sharper decline than the 10.1% seen in the period through September. —Anniek Bao, CNBC, 27 Nov. 2024

There's no fixed date as to when they will be relaxed, because there are a lot of factors at play. —David Nield, WIRED, 12 Sep. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from past participle of fixen "to fix entry 1" (or directly from Latin fīxus + -ed -ed entry 2)

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing fixed

• fixed charge
• fixed for
• fixed for life
• fixed oil
• fixed point
• fixed star
• have one's hopes/sights fixed on
• no fixed abode
• well-fixed

Kids Definition

fixed

adjective

ˈfikst 

1

a

: firmly placed or fastened

a fixed gaze

b

: not changing : settled

a fixed income

2

: supplied with a definite amount of something needed

well fixed for food

fixedly

ˈfik-səd-lē

adverb

fixedness

ˈfik-səd-nəs

noun